On the occasion of World Patient Safety Day, 17 September 2026, a Dengue Prevention and Vaccination Awareness Drive was organized in the nearby community with the objective of creating awareness among community members, families, parents, and local residents about dengue prevention, early identification of symptoms, warning signs, and appropriate healthcare-seeking practices.
The programme aimed to promote community participation in dengue prevention and encourage safe and healthy practices for reducing mosquito breeding and transmission.
The programme included a Dengue Awareness Rally featuring informative placards, slogans, and awareness leaflets, followed by a health awareness talk on dengue prevention, symptoms, warning signs, and the importance of timely medical consultation. Awareness materials and posters were distributed to community members to reinforce key preventive messages. A practical demonstration on mosquito-breeding source reduction was also conducted, highlighting the importance of eliminating stagnant water and maintaining clean surroundings. Information regarding vaccination was shared as part of the awareness programme, with emphasis on seeking guidance from qualified healthcare professionals regarding vaccination eligibility and appropriate preventive measures.
B. Pharm students actively contributed to the programme through preparation and distribution of awareness materials, development of posters and placards, participation in the awareness rally, interaction with community members, dissemination of dengue-prevention messages, and demonstration of mosquito-breeding source reduction practices.
The activity provided students with an opportunity to apply their pharmaceutical and public-health knowledge while developing communication, community engagement, and health-promotion skills.
Venue: Nearby Community ,kondhwa
The programme supported the broader goals of community health promotion, preventive healthcare, health education, environmental sanitation, and responsible community participation. It contributed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals through collaborative community-based health awareness and preventive action.
Programme Organised by:
Convenor: Dr. Makarand Puri
Co-Convenors: Prof. Snehal Hase and Dr. Jaymala Kumawat
